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Chocolate Brownies with Avocado Oil
By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 2, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026
American
35 mins
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These chocolate brownies are a beginner-friendly chocolate dessert made with avocado oil. Enjoy fudgy, moist brownies that are easy to bake and perfect for parties, snacks, or anytime you want a chocolate treat without the fuss.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
12
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Servings
12
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant milk)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with avocado oil.
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In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the sugar and whisk to combine evenly.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
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If using, fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with the spatula.
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Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
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Remove from oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cooling allows them to set and enhances fudginess.
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Once cool, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper and cut into 12 squares.
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Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to one week.
Storage and Reheating
Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week for a firmer fudgy texture. Let refrigerated brownies sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Freeze brownie squares for up to 2 months with parchment between layers. Thaw at room temperature, or warm briefly in a 300 degrees F oven if you want the chocolate chips soft again.
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